As a fellow instructor I agree with Bubbagates, I get my satisfaction seeing my student do his first solo. Most instructors I know would rather see you spend your money on the hobby than buying me something. I teach because I enjoy seeing other getting into the hobby that I love so much.

As for your solo, wait until your instructor thinks you are ready. You've trusted him to get you this far, let him finish the training. Trust me, he won't cut you loose before you are ready and won't delay any longer than needed. It may seem that he's being over cautious, but he's not. When you are a student it feels like it's gonna take forever before you can solo. You will get there when you get there. I've had students that take a year's worth of weekends to solo, and I've had students that solo in 2 weekends. Hang in there.

As far as a tip, I'll give you the same one I give my students that are in your situation. If you are worried about stick reversal on your approach just remember, alway move the stick to the low wing. This applies with the plane coming towards you. If you more the stick to the down wing it won't take long before it becomes an automatic reaction.


Good luck